Benefits of Medical Acupuncture

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture used in combination with chiropractic care has shown to produce remarkable results in patients experiencing pain or dysfunction, showing dramatic improvement when it comes to healing, muscle/joint function, and pain control.Benefits1. Improves blood flow – if you put a needle in a tissue (muscle tissue), it improves blood flow to the area : improved blood blow = improved tissue healing!2. If a muscle is in spasm, acupuncture will help to relax it.3. If a muscle is not firing properly, adding electric stimulation will help to encourage more of the muscle fibers to contract.4. Certain points encourage our body to release endorphins – our “feel good” hormones –which helps to decrease our perception of pain.5. Acupuncture helps to normalize an over active nervous system - which is usually the case when people are in pain - by decreasing the pain signals being sent from the injured area, and change how the pain signals are being interpreted in your brain, and decrease overall levels of stress.Acupuncture needles can reach to spots and stimulate responses our fingers and hands cannot. Acupuncture can be used functionally for conditions of the muscles and joints, or systemically for a full body effect needed with more complex conditions. Used in addition to muscle release therapy and adjustments, acupuncture is a great way to maximize the results of your treatment plan.

If you are unsure whether you or your condition might benefit from a Medical Acupuncture treatment plan, book a complimentary 15 minute consultation with Dr. Marr to inquire about your options.